Trivia of the Day – September 15

What is the origin of the word “scone”?

  1. French
  2. Middle Dutch
  3. Old English
  4. German

 

 

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Answer: 2

Based on information from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary online, Scone is a small and rich biscuit.  The word perhaps originated from Dutch schoonbrood, which means fine white bread. 

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